Job Opportunities

ABOUT CCS-DC
The Christ Child Society of Washington, DC is a non-profit, membership organization committed to meeting the material, educational, and emotional needs of children and families in the Greater Washington, DC Area. CCS-DC has more than 350 members and volunteers who, combined with professional staff, are dedicated to forwarding the organization’s mission. CCS-DC provides program services in the following areas: material assistance, school-based academic support, and community based after-school, summer camp, and family support programs. For more information, please visit CCS-DC’s website at www.christchilddc.org.

EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer that values diversity of all kinds. Our organization recruits, hires, trains, and promotes persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, gender or age (except where gender or age is a bona‑fide occupational qualification, as defined by law), genetic information, or physical or mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law).

Current Openings

Executive Director

Executive Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

Christ Child Society DC is seeking a strategic, externally focused, and relationship-driven Executive Director to build on its respected legacy of service and lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, visibility, and impact. The position is full-time in-office.

The next Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, members, volunteers, donors, and community partners to strengthen connections across the organization, grow philanthropic support, elevate visibility, and advance a clear vision for the future.

This role is well suited for a strong, collaborative leader who can honor CCS-DC’s traditions while bringing the focus, energy, and external presence needed to build on momentum, expand community engagement, and position the organization for long-term impact.

As part of a broader national network of chapters, CCS-DC offers an opportunity for a leader who values both local service and shared mission. The Executive Director will help communicate the DC Chapter’s distinct role and impact in the Washington, D.C. community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership and Organizational Alignment

Partner with the Board of Directors to help shape and advance a clear strategic direction for CCS-DC, bringing together programs, membership, volunteer engagement, fundraising, operations, and communications around a shared vision for the future.

Lead with clarity, diplomacy, and confidence as CCS-DC builds on its momentum, helping the Board, staff, members, and volunteers strengthen connections across the organization and move forward together.

2. Fundraising and Revenue Growth

Serve as the organization’s chief fundraiser and relationship-builder, with responsibility for growing major gifts, institutional partnerships, and donor engagement.

Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward key donors and prospects while supporting the Board, Advancement team, and volunteer leaders in their fundraising efforts.

Work with the Director of Advancement to strengthen and diversify philanthropic support, including a clear and compelling case for giving that connects CCS-DC’s programs, impact, needs, and long-term vision.

3. Executive Team Leadership

Build a strong leadership partnership with the Director of Operations, Director of Advancement, and Program Directors to support coordination across strategy, operations, programs, fundraising, and communications.

Provide clear direction, support, and collaborative leadership to the senior team. The Director of Operations, Director of Advancement, and Program Directors will report to the Executive Director, helping ensure that day-to-day work is well managed, connected, and aligned with broader organizational priorities.

4. Program Alignment and Impact

Work with the Board, Director of Operations, and Program Directors to support, strengthen, and connect CCS-DC’s program portfolio so that the organization’s work is mission-centered, measurable, sustainable, and clearly understood.

Support thoughtful program growth and continued improvement in a way that honors CCS-DC’s history and traditions while increasing effectiveness, visibility, and long-term impact.

5. Branding, Messaging, and Positioning

Strengthen CCS-DC’s institutional messaging so that donors, members, volunteers, partners, and the broader community can clearly understand what the organization does, why it matters, and how its programs fit together. Work to enhance a compelling and consistent external narrative that supports fundraising, partnership development, volunteer engagement, and community visibility.

6. External Relations and Strategic Partnerships

Serve as the primary ambassador for CCS-DC, building relationships with donors, community partners, civic leaders, peer organizations, and other stakeholders. Position CCS-DC as a respected and visible leader in serving children and families in the Washington, D.C. area.

7. Board Partnership and Governance Support

Work closely with the Board to strengthen strategic focus, fundraising engagement, governance clarity, and shared accountability. Support the Board in understanding key organizational priorities, making informed decisions, and serving as effective ambassadors for CCS-DC’s mission and impact.

8. Membership, Volunteer Engagement, and Organizational Culture

KEY COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS

Candidates may come from a range of nonprofit leadership backgrounds. The successful candidate will bring:

Significant nonprofit leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to oversee programs, lead teams, and engage volunteers, donors, and community partners
Strong fundraising and relationship-building experience, including major gifts, donor cultivation, institutional partnerships, and Board-supported fundraising
Ability to build and communicate a compelling case for support that connects mission, programs, impact, and donor opportunity
Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors to support organizational growth, planning, and shared priorities
Strong strategic, financial, and organizational leadership skills, with the ability to guide planning, decision-making, and collaboration across a growing organization
Ability to support thoughtful growth and continuous improvement while building trust and respecting the organization’s history and traditions
Comfort serving as the public face and chief relationship-builder for the organization
Experience managing or partnering effectively with operations, advancement, and program leadership
Strong communication skills and experience strengthening organizational messaging, positioning, or brand clarity
A collaborative, diplomatic, and confident leadership style
Experience in a membership-based, volunteer-driven, chapter-based, or networked organization is a plus

Christ Child Society offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; generous vacation, sick, and personal leave; a 403(b)-retirement savings plan; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and a transit benefit.

Salary Range for this position: $165,000 - $170,000+

TO APPLY: submit resume and cover letter to Christ Child Society Human Resources at Jceleste@christchilddc.org.